Phalaenopsis plant named ‘SOGO F1982’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct cultivar of  Phalaenopsis  plant named ‘SOGO F1982’, comprises its flowers of abundant purple dapple overlaid with yellow toward pink base and the pink with white labellum, freely flowering habit, upright, freely branching and sturdy flowering stems, and the excellent postproduction longevity.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Botanical classification/cultivar designation: Phalaenopsis Orchidcultivar SOGO F1982.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofPhalaenopsis Orchid, a bigeneric hybrid of Phalaenopsis×Phalaenopsis ofthe family Orchidaceae, and hereinafter referred to as the cultivarname, SOGO F1982. The genus Phalaenopsis is a member of the familyOrchidaceae.

Phalaenopsis comprise a group of bigeneric hybrids generallyintermediate in character between the parent genera, which are suitablefor cultivation in the home or greenhouse. The parent genera ofPhalaenopsis are predominantly epiphytic or rock dwelling, and arenative to tropical Asia, Malay Archipelago, and Oceania. The speciestypically have 2-ranked fleshy oblong or elliptic leaves affixed to ashort central stem (monopodial growth), which vary in size from 5 to 8inches to over 2 feet. The leaves may be entirely green or mottled withsilver grey.

Phalaenopsis orchid, often referred to ‘Moth Orchids’ in thehorticultural trade, are frequently used to furnish cut flowers for theflorist trade, or sold as flowering potted plants for home orinteriorscape.

Phalaenopsis produce upright racemes, often with many showy flowers,which open in succession beginning with the lowermost. The flowerspossess three sepals, and three petals, the lateral ones being alike.The lowermost petal, called the labellum, is three lobed and is oftenmore brightly colored than other flower segments. Flower colors arefrequently various shades of pink, white and yellow.

Phalaenopsis orchids are typically propagated from seeds. However,Phalaenopsis is capable of being asexually reproduced from offshoots,which frequently arise from the lower bracts of the inflorescence. Theresulting plants are detached from the mother plant and may be plantedin a suitable substrate.

‘SOGO F1982’ is a product of a planned breeding program conducted by theinventor in Kaohsiung County, Taiwan, R.O.C. The objective of thebreeding program is to create new uniform pot-type Phalaenopsis Orchidcultivars having attractive flower coloration. The inventor hasaddressed himself to the Orchid breeding since 1985.

‘SOGO F1982’ was discovered by the inventor from within the progeny of across-pollination of one Phalaenopsis Orchid, Phal. ‘Brother Peterstar’and one Phalaenopsis Orchid, Phal. ‘Brother Sara Gold’ on February 1999,in a controlled environment in Kaohsiung County, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Asexual propagation by tissue culture in a laboratory in PingdongCounty, Taiwan, R.O.C. has been used to increase the number of plantsfor evaluation and has demonstrated in a controlled environment inKaohsiung County, Taiwan, R.O.C. that the unique combination ofcharacteristics as herein disclosed for the new Phalaenopsis Orchid arefirmly fixed and are retained through successive generations of asexualreproduction.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe basic characteristics of ‘SOGO F1982’ which in combinationdistinguish this Phalaenopsis Orchid as a new and distinct cultivar:

-   -   1. Abundant purple dapple overlaid with yellow toward pink base        and the pink with white colored labellum.    -   2. Freely flowering habit.    -   3. Upright, freely branching and sturdy flowering stems.    -   4. Excellent postproduction longevity.

Plants of ‘SOGO F1982’ differ primarily from plants of the parentcultivars in flower color. The main color of the petals of Phal. BrotherPeterstar is RHS 21A and the pattern color thereof is RHS 34A. The maincolor of the petals of Phal. Brother Sara Gold is RHS 21C and thepattern color thereof is RHS 34A.

Currently, there is no commercial cultivar to which ‘SOGO F1982’ can bemeaningfully compared.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanied photographic illustrations show typical plant and flowercharacteristics of ‘SOGO F1982’ with colors being as true as possiblewith illustrations of this type.

FIG. 1 is a side view of a plant of ‘SOGO F1982’ flowering in the pot of13 cm.

FIG. 2 is a close-up view showing the characteristics of the flower.

FIG. 3 is a close-up view showing the characteristics of the leaf.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

‘SOGO F1982’ has not been observed under all possible environmentalconditions. The phenotype may vary significantly with variations inenvironment such as temperature, light intensity, fertilization and daylength without any change in the genotype.

The observations and measurements describe plants grown in KaohsiungCounty, Taiwan, R.O.C. under the conditions, which approximate thosegenerally used in commercial practice.

In the following description, color references are made to The RoyalHorticultural Society (R.H.S.) Color Chart.

Plants used for the aforementioned photographs and the followingdetailed botanical description were 18 months in maturity and grown inthe pots of 13 cm, in a controlled greenhouse with day-night temperaturearound 25–18 degree Celsius, and light intensity between 15,000˜20,000lux natural light, in Kaohsiung County, Taiwan, R.O.C.

-   Origin: Seedling from a cross of the selected Phalaenopsis orchids    as described above.-   Classification: Phalaenopsis hybrid cv. ‘SOGO F1982’.-   Propagation: Asexual propagation by tissue culture.-   Plant description:    -   -   Plant height.—Soil level to top of foliar plane is about 10            to 15 cm.        -   Plant height.—Soil level to top of inflorescences is about            35 to 45 cm.        -   Plant diameter.—Is about 20 to 25 cm.        -   Growth habit.—Compact, small, dark-green leaves and a            relatively short raceme.        -   Flowers per stem.—Approximately 5 to 15.-   Foliage description:    -   -   Quantity.—Approximately 6 to 8 leaves are produced before            flowering.        -   Size of leaf.—10 to 15 cm long and 7 to 9 cm wide.        -   Shape.—The leaf blade is short and elliptic with a cuneate            base and an obtuse tip. The leaf blade is leathery and            thick. The middle vein protrudes, while the other veins are            not visible in the thick leaf blade.        -   Attitude.—Horizontal and on two sides parallel.        -   Color.—Upper surface: Dark-green, RHS 137B. Lower surface:            Light-green, RHS 137C.-   Inflorescence description:    -   -   Flower type and habit.—Single zygomorphic flowers arranged            in racemes. Flowers are roughly pentagonal in shape.            Flowering stems upright, freely branching and sturdy. Plants            freely flowering; plants typically produce one to three            branched flowering stems with at least 4 to 12 flowers each.        -   Fragrance.—No fragrance.        -   Natural flowering season.—From February to April in the            southern part of Taiwan. The flower spikes can be induced            under the controlled environment, of which day-night            temperature at 25–18 degree C. for 2 weeks.        -   Post-production longevity.—Plants of ‘SOGO F1982’ maintain            good leaf and flower substance for about three to six months            on the plant under interior environmental conditions.            Lastingness of cut flowers has not been observed.        -   Inflorescence length.—About 18 to 23 cm.        -   Inflorescence diameter.—About 35 to 40 cm.        -   General impressions of petals and sepals.—Horizontal            elliptical in shape, about 5.3 cm of flower width in front            view.        -   Sepals.—There are 3 sepals which are fleshy and glabrous in            texture, with straight margins and in elliptical shape,            about 2.6 cm in length and 1.9 cm in diameter. The main            color of dorsal sepal is RHS N144B, the pattern color of            dorsal sepal is 60C. The main color of lateral sepals is RHS            N144B, the pattern color of lateral sepal is 59A.        -   Petals.—There are 2 open petals which are fleshy and            glabrous in texture, with margins weakly undulate and in            elliptical shape, about 2.5 cm in length and 2.3 cm in            diameter. The main color of petals is RHS 7A, the pattern            color of petals is 60C.        -   Labellum (lip).—The lip whiskers are absent, shape of apical            lobe is ovate, approximately 1.7 cm long and 1.2 cm wide.            The base color of apical lobe is RHS 59B, the tip color of            apical lobe is RHS N74A.        -   Peduncles.—Length about 35 to 45 cm, diameter about 9 mm,            upright, strong and sturdy, with smooth and glabrous            texture. Color is RHS 137C.        -   Pedicels.—Length about 3.6 cm, diameter about 3 mm. Aspect            about 60.degree from vertical. Strong, with a texture of            smooth and glabrous. Color RHS 145D, towards the base,            overlaid with RHS 144A.-   Reproductive organs: The stamens, style and stigmas are fused into a    single, short structure called the column, possessing one terminal    anther with pollen grains united into a pollinia, which are covered    by an anther cap. The stigma is located under the column behind the    pollinia. The ovary is inferior with three carpels present. The    plant has not produced seed.    -   -   Column—Approximately 10 mm long and 5 mm wide, RHS N78C.        -   Pollinia.—Two, about 1 mm oval masses of pollen present, RHS            17A.        -   Ovary.—5 to 7 mm long and 2.4 mm in diameter, RHS 75B.            Roots: Fleshy, approximately 5 mm wide and green, RHS 191B.-   Plant disease resistance/susceptibility: No specific resistance or    susceptibility observed.-   General observations: Phalaenopsis ‘SOGO F1982’ produces two or more    inflorescence with flowers having sepals and petals in the color of    abundant purple dapple overlaid with yellow toward pink base. A pink    white labellum. The inflorescence is strong, erect and sturdy,    relatively short, and easily packaged for shipping. The plant grows    very quickly to marketable size. ‘SOGO F1982’ can be economically    propagated via tissue culture.

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis orchid plant named ‘SOGO F1982’ as illustrated and described. 